When to go · Gabon
Gabon in February
Mixed month. Rains return; turtles still hatching.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Gabon
- Prices
- Medium
- Gabon
Verdict
Rains return; turtles still hatching.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- Coast · Libreville, Port-Gentil, Loango, Mayumbafine
Main dry season June–August (cloudy, cooler, whales offshore); heaviest rain October–November and March–May; a short drier spell December–January.
- Central forest and savanna · Lopé, Ivindo, Makokoufine
Rain in every month; trails and bais easiest in June–August.
- South-east plateaux · Franceville, Batéké Plateau, Léconifine
Grass plateau with cooler dry-season nights; south of the equator, so a clearer dry season.
- Libreville31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 13 rain days
- Franceville30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain days
- Gamba30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain days
- Mayumba31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 11 rain days
- Port-Gentil31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 11 rain days
- Tchibanga28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 11 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 11 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Leatherback turtle nesting check
Roughly November to February (check) · Libreville
Night walks with guides; book ahead.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Gabon
- Low
- Prices · Gabon
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gabon, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Crowds
Feb: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Feb: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Feb: 1
Jun: 1
February: Rains return; turtles still hatching.
June: Dry season starts: grey skies, cooler air, easier trails.
Gabon: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in February
Rated best or good this month
Best months: Nov–Feb (turtle season) and Jun–Sep (dry weather)